SCHOOL-READY

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Our Programs

Infant Programs (6 weeks - 1 year)

Babies grow and learn every day. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing "home away from home" where babies can explore
and make new discoveries. We know that learning through play is extremely valuable at this age and our Early Foundations®
Infant program is designed to give babies the skills that will serve as the building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years)

As toddlers develop friendships, self-esteem, and curiosity, our Early Foundations® Toddler program will help them explore
their world in a safe and nurturing environment. Our unique curriculum is based on the philosophy that children learn best
through experiences. So each day is filled with fun activities that excite and develop toddlers, giving them the comfort and
confidence to speak those first few important words, as well as make their first friends.

Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years)

As preschoolers gain more self-esteem, they may feel ready to take on the world. Our Early Foundations® Preschool program
enhances that confidence by providing activities to help children become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Through
independent exploration, structured activities, and hands-on learning, children will work on early literacy, math,
science, and social studies concepts. A healthy dose of running, jumping, and dancing keeps them active too.

Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years)

Prekindergartners are preparing for the adventure of a lifetime – school. And our Early Foundations Prekindergarten®
program is designed to get them ready by teaching letters and words, math concepts, and valuable social skills. With
small group instruction, independent play in an organized atmosphere, and whole-group activities, children will have
all the right skills to hop, skip, and jump right into kindergarten.

Before- & After-School Programs (5 – 12 Years)

Even after school's out for the day, children need to be engaged in a comfortable, yet stimulating environment.
That's where our Catch the Wave® program comes in. This innovative before – and
after-school program allows school-age children to balance learning and fun through a variety of experiences.
From homework help to fun physical activities, our program is designed so that everyone goes home happy.

Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Don’t miss out on KinderCare’s Summer of Wonder: Six themed programs that will make summer exciting,
educational and tons of fun. Whether your child is in our preschool, Pre-K or school-age programs, all of it is
designed to help children learn while soaking up the fun. We offer flexible scheduling options to meet the needs
of busy families like yours so we hope to see you there.

Participating Child Care Aware Center

KinderCare has partnered with Child Care Aware® of America in an effort to offer fee assistance for Active Duty military
families and solutions to their child care needs when care at a Child Development Center on the installation is not available.

Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program

Cooking

The Cooking Adventures program gives children opportunities to participate in fun, developmentally appropriate cooking
experiences. They will learn about recipes, ingredients, cooking vocabulary, and the importance of a healthy diet. The
curriculum includes lessons on picnics, pizza, and heart-healthy meals.

Math

The Math Adventures enrichment program is designed to teach important mathematics concepts such as geometry, numbers,
measurement, and probability. Your child will learn about length, height, and weight. He will learn about shapes and
solids. He will learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and count money. Math is everywhere and giving your child every
advantage now will add up to success later in life.

Music

Ongoing research proves that early exposure to music helps children think, reason, create, and express themselves.
Children will laugh and learn about rhythm, vocal melodies, and a variety of musical genres and instruments, which
can lower stress and advance memory. Learning never sounded so good.

Phonics & Reading Adventures

Set your child up for advanced success with literacy through phonics, the study of letters and sounds. Reader books,
games, and activity cards help your child understand the basics of vowels and blending syllables, giving him
confidence and command of language.

Our Teachers

We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist's Heart

"My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.

Our Families

Don't take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!

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Our children have been attending KinderCare for just over a year now. All of the staff and teachers are very professional, caring, and dedicated. Their current teacher, Ms. Jasmine, is always so pleasant and you can really tell she and all of the teachers have your child's best interest at heart. I absolutely love how up-to-date we are kept with how their day went and the educational activities that they do each day.

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Kelli O. - KinderCare Parent

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Our family has had the pleasure of working with Ms. Jasmine for almost a year now and she has been every bit of fantastic. She joined the center as a teacher when our daughter was in the infant room and was always warm, friendly, easy to talk to, and it was clear how much she cared about our daughter's well being and progress. She was especially vigilant while our daughter was battling several early food allergies. When she grew out of them, Ms. Jasmine was very excited for her and a great partner in reincorporating foods. We were lucky enough that she was promoted to the lead teacher role in Toddler A so our daughter moved along with her. Just today, she called me to share some developmental milestones that she had observed and she was just as excited as me. Her passion for what she does is apparent in her work and we are grateful to have such warm and loving care.

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Mandy W. - KinderCare Parent

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My son, Jacob, has been in child care for over four years. As a parent, my decision to choose KinderCare was that the environment promotes values, ethics, and a positive learning atmosphere. After trying home-based child care and Montessori-based care centers, we've returned to KinderCare for the variety of programs, and for the dedication that the teachers have shown to the individual students. Jacob has taught our family the weather, phases of the moon, reminds us to use a tissue when needed, and that sharing is the right thing to do. Every week, I am amazed at the new topics that Jacob learns! It's very reassuring to know that my son is in a safe, happy environment that promotes the same values that we practice at home.

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Angela - KinderCare Parent

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My daughter started at KinderCare when she was eight weeks old. We first went to look two months before she was born and knew right away that's where we wanted her. Throughout that time, I had a lot of questions and they were fantastic with responding quickly. Ms Erica in the infant room is amazing and made us feel so welcome and at ease. I love the projects they do with them, the individualized development plan for each child, and extra activities they plan for the entire center. Baby #2 will be starting there next year and I'm excited to have another child going through their first years with the support of the teachers and assistants. My daughter is currently in the toddler room and I'm always amazed at the things she learns (songs, counting, etc.). Their meals are nutritious (all meals included) and well balanced. I can't say enough great things!

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Jennifer L. - KinderCare Parent

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We enrolled our son in the Sterling Heights, MI KinderCare when he was one year old. Scared to leave our most cherished blessing with strangers we found comfort in the KinderCare program. We had toured and interviewed many, many other day cares only to come back to this KinderCare location. Over the past year we have found that they do a wonderful job in loving our son and making sure his needs are being met. As with any successful business, the leadership begins at the top. Kristen Kook is the director and she does a very good job of running this location. This location is always very clean and very orderly. She is on top of communication to the parents about upcoming events and is always available to take a call or an email. She plans lots of events at KinderCare for the parents to participate in; book readings, art shows, dinners, pot lucks for employees, and date nights for parents. She often knows personal details about my son's day even though she is not one of his teachers. Our son’s teachers are just as wonderful. Ms. Shazia is the lead in Toddler A, and she and everyone who has worked with our son (Ms. Lora, Ms. Alex, Ms. Nathalie) is constantly communicating with us about our son’s day; what he ate, who he played with, how his nap time went, and things that he enjoyed doing while he was in their care. Our son is always doing an art project, experiencing a new sensory, playing outside, listening to books, learning how to clean up, learning to use the potty, the list goes on and on.

Last month we made the mistake of leaving this location for a daycare that was much closer to our house. We assumed that all of these attributes would be similar at another day care and we were wrong. After less than one month at the 2nd day care we realized that comfort we had in Kristen’s program and all the teachers she employs was priceless and well worth the extra drive.

We are very comfortable leaving our son with his teachers we know he is safe and having a wonderful time. KinderCare’s business is taking care of our son and they are great at it.

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Collette - KinderCare Parent

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My daughter started KinderCare and the staff is great! I love the staff and they are aware always of my child's needs and help communicate any concerns to us right away!

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Leititisa J. - KinderCare Parent

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I have checked out a number of childcare facilities, and I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my children there until I found this KinderCare. KinderCare has offered an educational, social and safe environment for our three kids. The teachers are warm and caring. They were a tremendous help during the potty training of our two younger kids. They have helped our kids come out of their shell, especially my youngest son who is now very social and outgoing. They helped nurture their imaginations to encourage learning.

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Marlyn - KinderCare Parent

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My son is almost 3 years old and he has been attending Ryan Road Kindercare since he has been 6 months old. As a full time working mom, choosing the best child care facility for my son was an important decision and a big challenge, until I toured Kindercare. I wanted more than just a ‘daycare’, I wanted a Learning Center. I wanted a place where I felt secure leaving my child 4 to 5 days a week as well as a place that I knew would be emphasizing on the same things we do at home: manners, compassion, imagination and most importantly education. I love the curriculum and learning plans designed for the children and their age groups. At 6 months old my son had a lesson plan! They introduced him to so many things to sharpen his motor skills, communication with others, and problem solving and continue to challenge him every day. My son loves the extra music and cooking classes! I cannot wait until he starts the phonics classes!! The teachers/staff at Ryan Road Kindercare are trusting, compassionate, knowledgeable, friendly, loving… I cannot say enough about them!! Enrolling my son at the Ryan Road Kindercare has been one of the best decisions I have made for him! I know he will be more than ready for kindergarten when the time comes!! Thank you Kristen, Danielle and ALL of the teachers for loving my son so much and treating him like he is your own!!

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Amy M. - KinderCare Parent

Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.